I rode standing on the rear bumper and hanging on for dear life… Dave, Northfield, MA
I have been to Manila and one of the most fun things is to ride in a jeepney. It takes a little getting used to the procedure of how to make them stop to pick you up and let you off and how to pay, but I was just observant of what other people were doing, and most people in Manila are friendly and helpful anyway. They really cram in as many people as possible, sometimes even on top or hanging onto the sides and back. One time I rode standing on the rear bumper and hanging on for dear life! It is really the cheapest way to get around Manila (about 5 cents for a ride) and a good chance to meet people and experience life in the Philippines. When I came back, my Filipino friends couldn't believe I had actually ridden in a jeepney because most tourists usually stick to the taxis or hire a car. My photo album is full of pictures of jeepneys too because they really go all-out in decorating them.
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